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10 Centavos
| Silver (.720) (Copper .280) | 3.33 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1925-1949 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10 GTQ) |
| Currency | Quetzal (1925-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) (Copper .280) |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Quetzal on pillar, with value number at left and unit at bottom of pillar. With legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
- LEY DE 26 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 1924 -
10
CENTAVOS
Translation: Law from 26th Nov 1924
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM#239.1 - Long bird's tail obverse.KM#239.2 - Short bird's tail obverse.
KM#239.3 - Short bird's tail obverse, with signature.
While these coins are no longer in circulation, they are still redeemable by the Bank of Guatemala for face value.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Centavos coin from Guatemala (1925-1949) is that it was made of a unique alloy of silver and copper, with a composition of .720 silver and .280 copper. This makes it stand out from other coins of its time, which were often made of a single metal or a different alloy. The use of this particular alloy may have been chosen for its durability, aesthetic appeal, or other reasons, and it adds to the coin's distinctiveness and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 572600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 | 650000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 (1937) | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 155000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 1499000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 471000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1948 | 324376 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 145000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos 1925-1949 coin.
